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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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